ConFusion (convention)
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ConFusion is an annual science fiction convention organized by The Stilyagi Air Corps and its parent organization, the Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association. Commonly, it is held the third weekend of January. It is a regional, general SF con similar to Windycon and Lunacon. The programming consists of panels on science fiction and fantasy literature with discussions by authors, scientists, fans, and artists. There is a large filk music track, board and roleplaying games, childcare with programming specifically for kids, and a masquerade or costume contest.
ConFusion is primarily known for throwing a good party, so the nights are as busy as the days, with dances on Friday & Saturday, separate consuites for smokers and nonsmokers, and the ClubFusion party, as well as room parties hosted by other conventions, WorldCon bids, and local clubs.
The Ann Arbor Relax-i-con was founded in 1974, and the name was changed to ConFusion for the next year because of interest in Cold fusion at the University of Michigan and a technology spin-off company in the area. There has been an ongoing conscious effort to come up with confusing names, starting with that first and/or second event, ConFusion 13... up until the 24th/25th con in 1997, ConFusion-17.
